And don't let the mind play tricks with you as it typical for us humans. Let's be real that time you take working out you would just watch tv or spend on getbig.com, porn sites or whatever anyway, so you just might as well train instead. No loss. Simple.

Set short term and long term targets. They are great for motivation. Take pictures, don't look at them for 6-8 weeks. Convince yourself you have to make an improvement by then. After 6-8 weeks look at the pictures, take another set, see your improvement and repeat.

Also, get a routine down. eg a sequence of things you always do before you workout or certain music as well.

Agree with B2L, a pre gym ritual can be helpful. Don't take $20 worth of supplements every time like supp companies want you to, lol, but just find something simple like having a coffee or a bottle of water. Also, make it as easy as possible to go. I workout at home, but if I went to a gym I'd always have my gear ready to go, put in a bag in the car if you go straight from work, etc (get it ready for the next trip as soon as you come home after a workout).

Setting a schedule (a realistic schedule, given your other obligations), even if it's only 1x or 2x a week, and committing to it can be useful if you juggle a busy life and feel rushed or like you're 'fitting in' your trips to the gym. If your scheduled gym time is 5-6pm on Wed and someone asks you to do something which conflicts, then the answer is "Can't, I'm busy."

Consider backing off on intensity, frequency of training, or possibly volume if you're in there lifting constantly for over an hour. Consistency is more important than intensity.

How you view the gym is important. Try to see it as a place where you can devote your energies solely to yourself. Odds are, like most of us, you spend most of your day devoting your energy to others. The gym can be your place and your time. You can go there and leave behind all the worry, stress, and bullshit of daily life. Never bring any of that stuff into the gym with you. Rest assured that it will be waiting for you when you exit, but give yourself permission to be 100% worry free while in the gym.

Try going for long walks in the evening.You'll be surprised what a difference this makes, it's actually good cardio, not to mention the fresh air and getting some time to think.

Also, if you don't want to go to gym, try doing bodyweight exercises. You can do them in your room or lounge or whatever so there's not much excuse not to do them.For instance if I'm sitting around on my computer, I'll stop every now and then, do some push-ups or any bodweight exercise, then record it....and at the end of the day it adds up quite nicely even if time is limited since it just takes a minute or so to do them each time.

And if you're not committed to a diet....just try to be more aware of what you're eating, look at the labels and try and at least reduce the sugar, fat or carbs or whatever.

Actually you are doing well...at least you are doing something and at least you feel guilty about not working out unlike a lot of other people who won't get off the couch even if you used a crane...

Burn out happens a lot for guys who are our age and who are naturals and don't take drugs...our bodies can only take so much and we expend a lot of mental energy just taking care of our kids, our wives and ourselves plus working all day....it's really tough to maintain focus to work out...so what you are going through is very normal....don't let some of the putdowns on here get to you...

I go through the same thing....the best way to deal with it is to try and schedule your week on sunday or monday so you know when you are going to the gym and what time...and don't over do it by making unrealistic goals..if you can only make it to the gym two times a week then go two times a week..thats okay....work out your upper body one day and your lower body the next and do cardio on those days as well.....you can even add one or two other gym days where you only do cardio and abs..this will motivate you to go more since on those days you know you won't be punishing your body by lifting weights and it will make you show up to the gym more often...

don't beat yourself up because you are not motivated....this only causes you to become less motivated...too much self-criticism wears you down psychologically.....just start slow and do the above...pretty soon you will be proud of yourself because you will be consistent

switch gyms every so often - it helps keep me motivated plus i dont end up standing around bullshitting near as much - maybe try getting a training partner - someone who will kick your ass if you dont show up - watch some videos (ton of them on you tube) - or just man up and decide youre gonna do even if you hate it some days

switch gyms every so often - it helps keep me motivated plus i dont end up standing around bullshitting near as much - maybe try getting a training partner - someone who will kick your ass if you dont show up - watch some videos (ton of them on you tube) - or just man up and decide youre gonna do even if you hate it some days

switching gyms is to much work.......getting a training partner is a good idea though...but sometimes training partners can be bad for you if they aren't motivated...they can actually contribute to you decreasing your workouts